Project Gutenberg 2008-02-19 Public domain in the USA. 141 Jones, Henry Festing 1851 1928 Diversions in Sicily This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Diversions in Sicily" by Henry Festing Jones is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work describes the author's experiences and observations while journeying through various towns in Sicily, showcasing the island’s culture, people, and landscapes. The narrative is rich in character descriptions and local customs, with an emphasis on the day-to-day lives of the Sicilian inhabitants. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author’s adventures, beginning with a personal dedication and a reflective tone on existence and memory. As the author travels to Selinunte, he introduces readers to his guide, Angelo, and their amusing encounters, including a lunch with local coastguard and police. There are lively character sketches, like that of Cicciu, the driver, and the varied conversations about Italian traditions and the lottery, which highlight the blend of humor and cultural insights throughout their outing. The narrative promises a rich tapestry of Sicilian life filled with engaging anecdotes, offering a vivid glimpse into a land deeply infused with history and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Sicily (Italy) -- Description and travel DG Text Italy Category: Travel Writing 413378 2025-07-10T08:17:34.410594 text/html 415354 2013-03-17T09:37:12 text/html 251008 2025-07-10T08:17:42.651587 application/epub+zip 252194 2025-07-10T08:17:37.653577 application/epub+zip 223798 2025-07-10T08:17:36.337580 application/epub+zip 445455 2025-07-10T08:17:46.246583 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408791 2025-07-10T08:17:41.728575 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375173 2022-09-11T11:11:45.353796 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368439 2025-07-10T08:17:33.786591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368296 2008-02-19T18:37:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18630 2025-07-10T08:17:46.374538 application/rdf+xml 15066 2025-07-10T08:17:36.836577 image/jpeg 3628 2025-07-10T08:17:36.585578 image/jpeg 157445 2013-03-17T09:37:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 141496 2008-02-19T18:37:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 237843 2025-07-10T08:17:34.446615 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia